Amanda’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and canal was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2009. The Aqueduct consists of a continuous group of civil engineering features, built between 1795 and 1808 by Thomas Telford and William Jessop. There are boat trips and a visitors centre.
23 locals recommend
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct & Trevor Basin Visitor Centre
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and canal was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2009. The Aqueduct consists of a continuous group of civil engineering features, built between 1795 and 1808 by Thomas Telford and William Jessop. There are boat trips and a visitors centre.
Renowned for the surrounding hills and the River Dee, Llangollen is a beautiful Welsh market town and has a great range of cafés, bars, restaurants and independent shops.
Take a stroll along the Victoria Promenade, picnic in the Riverside Park or watch the river tumble down beneath the bridge.
Things to do include: steam railway, horse-drawn canal boat rides, historic Abbey Valle Crusis, Dinas Bran Castle and much much more.
132 locals recommend
Llangollen
Renowned for the surrounding hills and the River Dee, Llangollen is a beautiful Welsh market town and has a great range of cafés, bars, restaurants and independent shops.
Take a stroll along the Victoria Promenade, picnic in the Riverside Park or watch the river tumble down beneath the bridge.
Things to do include: steam railway, horse-drawn canal boat rides, historic Abbey Valle Crusis, Dinas Bran Castle and much much more.
Llandudno is a picture perfect Victorian seaside resort which hosts a promenade and 670m pier hosting Punch & Judy shows, donkey rides and amusements/fairground rides.
The town itself includes buildings with classic Victorian features: Tall, gabled buildings, big bay windows, decorative ironwork, ornate plasterwork and canopied shopping streets.
Hop on the Great Orme Tramway to the headland above for a visit to the prehistoric bronze age mines, or just to enjoy the fantastic views over the town. Attractions also include: Cable Car, dry ski slope and 750m long toboggan run, plus many many more things.
216 locals recommend
Llandudno
Llandudno is a picture perfect Victorian seaside resort which hosts a promenade and 670m pier hosting Punch & Judy shows, donkey rides and amusements/fairground rides.
The town itself includes buildings with classic Victorian features: Tall, gabled buildings, big bay windows, decorative ironwork, ornate plasterwork and canopied shopping streets.
Hop on the Great Orme Tramway to the headland above for a visit to the prehistoric bronze age mines, or just to enjoy the fantastic views over the town. Attractions also include: Cable Car, dry ski slope and 750m long toboggan run, plus many many more things.
Travel from Llanberis to the summit of the highest mountain in Wales. You need to book weeks in advance during holiday season to grab a ticket.
195 locals recommend
Snowdon Mountain Railway station
Travel from Llanberis to the summit of the highest mountain in Wales. You need to book weeks in advance during holiday season to grab a ticket.
This is quite a unique experience if you enjoy sculpture. Has a shop where you can buy beautiful art and sculptures, plus has a cafe on site. Only £2 donation to visit.
45 locals recommend
British Ironwork Centre
Aston WayThis is quite a unique experience if you enjoy sculpture. Has a shop where you can buy beautiful art and sculptures, plus has a cafe on site. Only £2 donation to visit.
Great Orme Mines
Bronze Age Copper Mines and Iron Age fort.
Nant-y-Ffrith wood is on the doorstep and has a few walking routes. Discover the Wedding Cave Mine and 3-tier waterfall, but this requires a torch/headtorch and sure-footing due to the steep and slippy approach.
Nant-y-Ffrith
Nant-y-Ffrith wood is on the doorstep and has a few walking routes. Discover the Wedding Cave Mine and 3-tier waterfall, but this requires a torch/headtorch and sure-footing due to the steep and slippy approach.
Roman Amphitheatre
Little Saint John StreetChester Cathedral
Neighborhoods
There are stunning views of the beautiful welsh countryside whilst travelling this road. Amazing experience for cyclists and bikers!
Horseshoe Pass
Horseshoe PassThere are stunning views of the beautiful welsh countryside whilst travelling this road. Amazing experience for cyclists and bikers!
Mold is a traditional market town nestling beneath the Clwydian Hills. There has been a street market in Mold since medieval times and today it is still the biggest and the best market in North Wales. Street markets are held every Wednesday and Saturday throughout the year. There’s a huge variety of produce including fresh fruit and vegetables, cheese, meat, crockery, clothes and plants - whatever you need.
17 locals recommend
Mold
Mold is a traditional market town nestling beneath the Clwydian Hills. There has been a street market in Mold since medieval times and today it is still the biggest and the best market in North Wales. Street markets are held every Wednesday and Saturday throughout the year. There’s a huge variety of produce including fresh fruit and vegetables, cheese, meat, crockery, clothes and plants - whatever you need.
The historical town of Ruthin has its origins in the 13th century. Enjoy an afternoon tea in Ruthin Castle which was built by Edward I around 1277, or experience life as a prisoner in the Old County Gaol built in 1775. Other places of interest in Ruthin include: Pendref Chapel built in 1827, the old courthouse built in the 14th century, St Peter’s Church dating from 13th century, The Myddelton Arms, Nantclwyd House - the oldest building in Ruthin dating from 1314.
48 locals recommend
Ruthin
The historical town of Ruthin has its origins in the 13th century. Enjoy an afternoon tea in Ruthin Castle which was built by Edward I around 1277, or experience life as a prisoner in the Old County Gaol built in 1775. Other places of interest in Ruthin include: Pendref Chapel built in 1827, the old courthouse built in the 14th century, St Peter’s Church dating from 13th century, The Myddelton Arms, Nantclwyd House - the oldest building in Ruthin dating from 1314.
Chester is a beautiful city with 2000 years of history, great bars, shops and areas to explore. It has the most complete city walls, the oldest racecourse and the largest Roman Amphitheatre in Britain. Visit the River Dee and take one of the pleasure cruises, or enjoy a walk through Grosvenor park.
335 locals recommend
Chester
Chester is a beautiful city with 2000 years of history, great bars, shops and areas to explore. It has the most complete city walls, the oldest racecourse and the largest Roman Amphitheatre in Britain. Visit the River Dee and take one of the pleasure cruises, or enjoy a walk through Grosvenor park.
Activities
Fun interactive science discovery centre for children that is reasonably priced
7 locals recommend
Xplore! Science Discovery Centre
Henblas StreetFun interactive science discovery centre for children that is reasonably priced
The boardroom is a massive bouldering and climbing centre and is ideal for children and families. They do fun taster sessions (£15 for 1hour) but it may be better to pay for an Introduction session as you can then spend as much time as you want there. Best to phone and book and they can talk you through the options.
The Boardroom Climbing
Rectors LaneThe boardroom is a massive bouldering and climbing centre and is ideal for children and families. They do fun taster sessions (£15 for 1hour) but it may be better to pay for an Introduction session as you can then spend as much time as you want there. Best to phone and book and they can talk you through the options.
The leisure centre has a large ice skating rink open to the public, plus for those who don't wish to skate, they can relax in the cafe or take a visit to the Afon Spa within the building. The spa is very reasonably priced!
Deeside Leisure Centre
Chester Road WestThe leisure centre has a large ice skating rink open to the public, plus for those who don't wish to skate, they can relax in the cafe or take a visit to the Afon Spa within the building. The spa is very reasonably priced!
Chester Zoo is just fantastic! It is the most visited zoo in the UK and is home to the TV series 'The Secret Life of the Zoo'. It has so many animal species you need to spend a whole day there.
227 locals recommend
Chester Zoo
Moston RoadChester Zoo is just fantastic! It is the most visited zoo in the UK and is home to the TV series 'The Secret Life of the Zoo'. It has so many animal species you need to spend a whole day there.
Go Below Underground Adventures
Not for the faint hearted!
Zip World is home to Velocity 2 a fantastic zip line about the quarry (we have first hand experience :)), and quarry karting. Both activities need to be booked in advance as they are really popular.
475 locals recommend
Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
Zip World is home to Velocity 2 a fantastic zip line about the quarry (we have first hand experience :)), and quarry karting. Both activities need to be booked in advance as they are really popular.
Rock climbing, abseiling, coasteering, canyoning, mountain walking and scrambling. This is open all year round.
Great Orme Vertical
12 Carmen Sylva RdRock climbing, abseiling, coasteering, canyoning, mountain walking and scrambling. This is open all year round.
White water rafting on the Afon Tryweryn in Snowdonia. This is good adrenaline stuff for all the family :) We've done this ourselves and it's good value for money.
73 locals recommend
The National White Water Centre
White water rafting on the Afon Tryweryn in Snowdonia. This is good adrenaline stuff for all the family :) We've done this ourselves and it's good value for money.
Only 20 minute drive away, the Theatre is very popular with the locals and within walking distance of Mold town centre.
18 locals recommend
Theatr Clwyd station
Only 20 minute drive away, the Theatre is very popular with the locals and within walking distance of Mold town centre.
Dewa Roman Experience
off Bridge StManley Mere is a great place for the children. It has an Adventure Trail (will need a change of clothes as you are guaranteed to get muddy), an Aqua Park (inflatables on the lake) and a variety of water sports (paddle boarding, sailing, canoeing, etc).
19 locals recommend
Manley Mere - Sail Sports and Adventure Trail
Manley LaneManley Mere is a great place for the children. It has an Adventure Trail (will need a change of clothes as you are guaranteed to get muddy), an Aqua Park (inflatables on the lake) and a variety of water sports (paddle boarding, sailing, canoeing, etc).
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
Coliseum WayGreat fun for any age group! Large 18-hole indoor crazy golf course
Escapism Chester
George StreetNational Trust
This is a National Trust property within a 15 minute drive. Built at the end of the 1600s and mainly passed down through the Yorke family. It well preserved as a victorian stately home, with beautiful grounds. More fascinating are the stories about Erddig's servants which are in abundance.
70 locals recommend
National Trust - Erddig
This is a National Trust property within a 15 minute drive. Built at the end of the 1600s and mainly passed down through the Yorke family. It well preserved as a victorian stately home, with beautiful grounds. More fascinating are the stories about Erddig's servants which are in abundance.
Magnificent marcher fortress with lovely gardens, the last Welsh castle from the reign of Edward I, and still lived in today.
86 locals recommend
National Trust - Chirk Castle
Magnificent marcher fortress with lovely gardens, the last Welsh castle from the reign of Edward I, and still lived in today.
Country Parks
Visit Loggerheads and Moel Famau which is only a 20 minute drive away. Loggerheads has a well signed path with fun pathway puzzles for the children. Moel Famau is the highest peak in the area and has a few paths to chose from. Recommended to park in the bottom car park (take a couple of £ for parking charges). There's also a great park for children to play in here.
64 locals recommend
Moel Famau
Visit Loggerheads and Moel Famau which is only a 20 minute drive away. Loggerheads has a well signed path with fun pathway puzzles for the children. Moel Famau is the highest peak in the area and has a few paths to chose from. Recommended to park in the bottom car park (take a couple of £ for parking charges). There's also a great park for children to play in here.
Nant Mill Visitor Centre
Rhos Berse RoadAlyn Waters
Mold RoadThings to do
Chester Racing season generally starts in May and finishes at the end of September. Check out their website for dates. It's a fantastic day out and town getting very busy afterwards so it's advisable to book a restaurant if you plan to stay for the evening.
103 locals recommend
Chester Racecourse
New Crane StreetChester Racing season generally starts in May and finishes at the end of September. Check out their website for dates. It's a fantastic day out and town getting very busy afterwards so it's advisable to book a restaurant if you plan to stay for the evening.
Blue Planet Aquarium
Conwy Castle
Rose Hill StreetOur nearest castle (or ruins of the castle) is a 5 minute drive away. It is thought to have been first built by Dafydd ap Gruffydd, in the 1200s.
7 locals recommend
Caergwrle Castle
1 Wrexham RdOur nearest castle (or ruins of the castle) is a 5 minute drive away. It is thought to have been first built by Dafydd ap Gruffydd, in the 1200s.
Gladstone's Library
Shopping
Large outlet village with more than 145 boutiques, restaurants and cafes in Ellesmere Port, 30 minute drive away.
211 locals recommend
Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet
Kinsey RoadLarge outlet village with more than 145 boutiques, restaurants and cafes in Ellesmere Port, 30 minute drive away.
Eagles Meadow
Smithfield RoadBroughton Shopping Park
Chester RoadLidl
Old Mold RoadOur closest supermarket, 10 min drive